J-1 On Campus Employment

This information applies to J-1 students issued a DS-2019 by the OISS, who are enrolled in a degree program, exchange program, or in "visiting student" status.

The OISS is able to help NYU students sponsored by other organizations identify who is the appropriate person at that organization to provide immigration guidance.

As an NYU-sponsored J-1 student, you are eligible to apply to work on-campus as long as you meet certain eligibility criteria as indicated below.

• You must be a full-time student
• You must have a valid, unexpired DS-2019 from NYU
• You must have a valid, unexpired passport
• You must have an I-94 card that is marked "J-1 D/S"
• You must have a letter from your on-campus employer that states the following four items:
  1. employer name and address
  2. number of hours you will work weekly
  3. begin and end dates of employment
  4. type of employment (for example, graduate assistant or hourly student worker)
  

Bring these items to the OISS during walk-in hours for review by an advisor. Once your on-campus employment has been authorized in the SEVIS (government) database and you have been issued a J-1 on-campus employment letter, you may begin to work. If you change on-campus jobs, you need to submit an updated employment offer letter to the OISS. Please read the following for additional guidance:

Restrictions on Locations and Hours

On-campus employment must take place according to the following restrictions

You may work a maximum of 20 hours per week during the school year, full-time (over 20 hours per week) during vacation periods.

Your employment may take place at any NYU office or department, or a commercial firm located at NYU that provides direct services to students (e.g., the NYU bookstore). On-campus employment also includes graduate or teaching assistantships.

Procedures

After your J-1 on-campus employment has been authorized, y ou will need to obtain a Social Security Number in order to get paid by NYU. See the instructions on how to apply for a Social Security Number once you have secured employment.

On-Campus Resources

To find on-campus employment and internship opportunities visit The Wasserman Center for Career Development. Career Services provides assistance with resume writing, interview skills and other services that will help you put your career on track.